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History, Archaeology & Adventures Behind the Camera

Neil Laird brings three decades of documentary production, archaeology, ancient history and international travel to the stage.

An Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated documentary producer and experienced international cruise lecturer, Neil combines fascinating history with first-hand stories from a career that has taken him around the world. His talks are highly visual, accessible and entertaining.

Talks & Lectures

Topics range from ancient civilizations, archaeology and mythology to exploration, historical mysteries, writing and life behind the scenes of television production.

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SPEAKING TOPICS

01.

True Confessions of a TV Producer

Three decades of adventures, mishaps and lessons learned while making television around the world.

02.

10 Ancient Mediterranean Objects That Changed History

Ten remarkable objects that reveal how the ancient Mediterranean helped shape the world we live in today.

03.

How to Write a Book — And Actually Finish It

From the first idea to a completed manuscript, Neil shares what he learned moving from three decades of television storytelling to writing and publishing novels — with practical lessons about story, structure, research, rewriting and getting to “The End.”

04.

The World’s Most Mysterious Places

A journey through some of history and archaeology’s most intriguing mysteries, drawing on Neil’s own experiences filming around the world.

05.

Troy & the Odyssey

Myth, archaeology and the enduring stories of the ancient Greek world.

06.

Hidden Histories:

Hidden Histories: Same-Sex Love in the Ancient World — From Sappho and the Sacred Band of Thebes to Roman emperors and Pompeii, discover the surprising stories of same-sex love that history has too often overlooked.

A larger portfolio of talks on ancient history, archaeology, exploration, television, travel, writing and storytelling is available.